Straws, Sea Lions, and Sasse

May 6, 2026 • Barry Rager, Jonathan Groves

This week Barry and Jonathan dig into some strange news and a recent interview with former Senator Ben Sasse. If you would like to check out any of the news for yourself, you can find the links below:

1. French teen charged in Singapore over a vending machine straw-licking video

2. Chonkers the sea lion draws crowds to San Francisco’s Pier 39

3. 60 Minutes: Ben Sasse on Lessons for America

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